Ever look at an item you’re about to discard and wonder if it can be recycled—or if it can, how? These are the types of questions that Melrose residents often ask the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Melrose Recycling Committee (MRC) at events like the Victorian Fair and the Healthy Melrose Fair. OrContinue reading “Find out “Where Do I Put This?” with DPW and the Recycling Committee on July 11th”
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Yard Waste Schedule for July, August & September
As in years past, curbside yard waste pickup is scheduled for just one week per month in July, August and September. Yard waste will be picked up alongside your recycling and trash during the following weeks: July 17-21 August 14-18 September 11-15 Please mark your calendars accordingly. You may still bring your yard waste toContinue reading “Yard Waste Schedule for July, August & September”
Water Main Work on Thurs. June 29
On Thursday June 29 the City of Melrose DPW Water Division will be shutting down the water main on Cleveland St. from Maple St. to West Wyoming Ave. AND on Sanford St. from Florence St. to Tappan St. There exists the possibility of water impacts extending into Baxter and further along Sanford St. Water serviceContinue reading “Water Main Work on Thurs. June 29”
Week of July 4th Trash & Recycling Schedule
The DPW Operations Facility and Recycling Center at 72 Tremont Street will be open regular hours through the rest of this week, including Saturday, July 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. On Monday, July 3, there will be regular curbside trash and recycling collection and the DPW Operations Facility and Recycling Center will be open,Continue reading “Week of July 4th Trash & Recycling Schedule”
Household Hazardous Waste Day in Stoneham Sat. June 24th
On Saturday, June 25th, the town of Stoneham and the City of Melrose are partnering for a joint Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. The event will be held at Stoneham High School at 149 Franklin Street. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., you can drop off toxic household items that are not allowed in the trash. Proof […]
City Yard Access Affected by National Grid Work on Tremont Street
Access to DPW’s City Yard, Operations Facility and Recycling Center at 72 Tremont Street is currently being affected by work being done by National Grid on Tremont Street. Currently the best access to the yard is to enter Tremont Street from Lynn Fells Parkway (the road is closed at the West Emerson Street end). ConstructionContinue reading “City Yard Access Affected by National Grid Work on Tremont Street”
Recycling Event on June 17 – Styrofoam & More!
Got styrofoam? Or a stash of plastic bags, wine corks, old books or ripped clothing? These items don’t belong in your curbside recycling bin, or in DPW’s recycling containers, but they can be recycled at DPW’s upcoming recycling event on Saturday, June 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.. This Saturday, Melrose residents will beContinue reading “Recycling Event on June 17 – Styrofoam & More!”
DPW Day on June 15th!
The 15th Annual DPW Day will be held on June 15th (rain date of June 16th) from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tremont Street Operations Facility, 72 Tremont St. Students in grades K-3 of the Melrose schools will attend the event as a field trip, and Melrose residents are also invited to bringContinue reading “DPW Day on June 15th!”
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